Irish Country Cottages for self catering holidays at their best

Irish Country Cottages for self catering holidays at their best. Choose a lovely Irish country cottage to explore the greenery and serenity of Ireland. Discover for yourself what makes Ireland such a special place. Take coastal routes in southern Ireland to spot whales and dolphins or venture up north to walk in Giant's footprints in the Causeway. Once you've experienced a country cottage holiday in Ireland for yourself you may find that long to return time and time again.

Situated within a gated village in the seaside town of Youghal, discover the lovely local sandy beach on a family holiday or break with friends at Youghal and enjoy use of excellent shared facilities on site including an outdoor swimming pool, gardens and a tennis court.

Special features: pool (Shared outdoor swimming pool.), tennis court.

Price range from £315 to £400 per weekSleeps from 2 to 6 people in 3 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 2 Pet Friendly: NoQuality Rating: (4)

Next availability: from 11 December 2016 to 30 December 2016; from 05 January 2017 to 25 March 2017; from 01 April 2017 to 22 April 2017;

With river views and a very comfortable high quality interior which includes granite work tops in the kitchen and a Jacuzzi bath, this is a luxury Irish holiday home and could be a great base for discovering some of the best of Kerry on a cottage holiday.

Price range from £327 to £1109 per weekSleeps from 1 to 12 people in 6 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 5 Pet Friendly: YesQuality Rating: (5)

Next availability: from 11 December 2016 to 23 December 2016; from 30 December 2016 to 11 March 2017; from 18 March 2017 to 01 July 2017;

A luxury one bedroom holiday cottage nestled in the heart of the Boyne valley and surrounded by beautiful parkland with a pretty garden running down to the edge of a stream and stunning lake and forest walks all accessible from your doorstep.

Special features: free internet access.

Price range from £435 to £435 per weekSleeps from 1 to 2 people in 1 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 1 Pet Friendly: NoQuality Rating: (4)

For a tranquil rural retreat break with friends or family, this welcoming 5 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home could be the place to stay and with a warm bubbly outdoor hot tub and location close to Roscrea has plenty to recommend it.

Special features: outdoor hot tub.

Price range from £435 to £952 per weekSleeps from 6 to 12 people in 5 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 6 Pet Friendly: Yes (2 dogs welcome)Quality Rating: (4)

Next availability: from 11 December 2016 to 29 December 2016; from 02 January 2017 to 01 April 2017; from 04 April 2017 to 03 June 2017;

This 5 bedroom County Mayo holiday house with its fabulous seaside views and stunning interior definitely has the wow factor, with light, bright, airy and spacious rooms, this is a fabulous coastal Irish holiday home for groups of up to 10 friends or family, discover some of the magic of Ireland with a stay here.

Special features: free internet access.

Price range from £369 to £759 per weekSleeps from 4 to 10 people in 5 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 3 Pet Friendly: NoQuality Rating: (5)

Next availability: from 17 December 2016 to 21 December 2016; from 07 January 2017 to 15 March 2017; from 22 March 2017 to 01 April 2017;

Beautiful 2 bedroom dog-friendly stone-built cottage in a stunning location in rural Cork on a shorefront working farm, just 150 yards from Pallas Pier, a short walk from two quiet sandy beaches and conveniently close to the Caha Mountains and the Ring of Beara.

Special features: free internet access.

Price range from £220 to £460 per weekSleeps from 1 to 6 people in 2 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 1 Pet Friendly: Yes (2 dogs welcome)Quality Rating: (5)

Next availability: from 11 December 2016 to 30 December 2016; from 02 January 2017 to 19 May 2017; from 28 May 2017 to 10 June 2017;

Enjoy the best of both worlds with a stay at this high quality 4 bedroom rural retreat, set next to unspoilt County Cork countryside, yet enjoying a location just 2 miles from the port town of Baltimore.

Price range from £277 to £740 per weekSleeps from 4 to 8 people in 4 bedrooms Number of bathrooms: 3 Pet Friendly: YesQuality Rating: (4)